Security News > 2025 > February

Thailand ready to welcome 7,000 trafficked scam call center victims back from Myanmar
2025-02-21 03:30

It comes amid a major crackdown on the abusive industry that started during COVID Thailand is preparing to receive thousands of people rescued from scam call centers in Myanmar as the country...

Linux royalty backs adoption of Rust for kernel code, says its rise is inevitable
2025-02-21 00:38

Nobody wants memory bugs. Penguinistas continue debate on how to squish 'em Some Linux kernel maintainers remain unconvinced that adding Rust code to the open source project is a good idea, but...

Microsoft expands Copilot bug bounty targets, adds payouts for even moderate messes
2025-02-20 23:55

Said bugs 'can have significant implications' – glad to hear that from Redmond Microsoft is so concerned about security in its Copilot products for folks that it’s lifted bug bounty payments for...

Oops, some of our customers' Power Pages-hosted sites were exploited, says Microsoft
2025-02-20 23:17

Don't think this is SaaS and you can relax: Redmond wants a few of you to check your websites Microsoft has fixed a security flaw in its Power Pages website-building SaaS, after criminals got...

Apiiro unveils free scanner to detect malicious code merges
2025-02-20 21:04

Security researchers at Apiiro have released two free, open-source tools designed to detect and block malicious code before they are added to software projects to curb supply chain attacks. [...]

Black Basta ransomware gang's internal chat logs leak online
2025-02-20 20:48

An unknown leaker has released what they claim to be an archive of internal Matrix chat logs belonging to the Black Basta ransomware operation. [...]

US healthcare org pays $11M settlement over alleged cybersecurity lapses
2025-02-20 18:47

Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay $11,253,400 to settle allegations that HNFS falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity...

US minerals company says crooks broke into email and helped themselves to $500K
2025-02-20 16:44

A painful loss for young company that's yet to generate revenue A NASDAQ-listed US minerals company says cybercriminals broke into its systems on Valentine's Day and paid themselves around...

Chinese hackers use custom malware to spy on US telecom networks
2025-02-20 16:11

The Chinese state-sponsored Salt Typhoon hacking group uses a custom utility called JumbledPath to stealthily monitor network traffic and potentially capture sensitive data in cyberattacks on U.S....

Cybersecurity jobs available right now in the USA: February 20, 2025
2025-02-20 16:00

Compliance & Privacy Specialist McKesson | Remote – View job details As a Compliance & Privacy Specialist, you will identify potential gaps, establish and maintain policies and procedures to guide...